NTS Statement Extraordinary

Until this past week, I was convinced the management team at Enron held the distinction for supreme arrogance. Now it looks like NTS is the undisputed champion. After first admitting that it systematically and intentionally stole  yes, stole  $76 million from Southwestern Bell, NTS now wants me to believe they were victimized by the Justice Department and Southwestern Bell.

NTS's statement that it is "a company built on Christian principles" is extraordinary. When did theft become a Christian principle? It's outrageous that Andrews and Worthington are not serving jail time. Who says white-collar crime doesn't pay? NTS has to repay $22 million of the $76 million it stole, but apparently gets to keep the remaining $54 million. No doubt some of that money made it into the paychecks of the parties responsible.

I am equally disappointed that the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce is allowing Barbara Andrews to remain on its board. This tells me the chamber is not particularly interested in promoting ethical business practices in Lubbock.